07/22/2020
Greetings!
Military families, like you and those you support, are resilient! A distinguishable factor with summer in full swing amid the COVID-19 ‘new normal.’ Whether you have personal and professional goals to be met or seeking to navigate the constant change of financial matters, relationships and parenting, Military OneSource provides you with free tools to help you navigate your journey.
MWR Digital Libraries- Aspiring entrepreneurs and those with existing small businesses may benefit from Gale Business Plan Builder. Complete those household projects that you have been putting off with the EBSCO Home Improvement Reference Center, or learn a new hobby or craft with EBSCO Hobbies and Crafts. Learn a new language with Mango Languages or build education, hobby and interests with RBdigital Great Courses.
Relationship Tips During COVID-19 - The COVID-19 pandemic can strain even the strongest relationship. Get tips for communicating through COVID-19 concerns with your partner and virtual resources to help make your relationship healthy and strong.
Caring for Kids While Working From Home - As restrictions from COVID-19 start to relax and some businesses gradually reopen, many parents are still working from home while caring for their children. Get some virtual activities for kids and self-care resources to help parents do double duty.
Introducing EFMP & Me - The Exceptional Family Member Program launched an online tool, EFMP & Me, providing 24/7 support to military families with special needs. Through tailored checklists, EFMP & Me users can navigate services, connect with resources and advocate for themselves or a family member with special needs.
Thrive: Free Online Program for Parents - Thrive is a new online parenting-education program for parents of children from birth to age 10, with the final program for ages 10-18 available in 2021. Thrive gives parents 24/7 access to interactive modules promoting positive parenting, stress management, and healthy lifestyle practices.
Financial Sessions: Join the Wisconsin Personal Financial Counselors and Military OneSource State Consultant for 35min on a variety of topics. Trouble registering? Email [email protected]
Wed., July 22 at 1900 CST–TSP Checkup: Are You in the Right Funds for You?
Your investment choices today have a huge impact on long-term savings.
Thurs., July 23 at 1130 CST–How Do Credit Scores Work?
Understand the factors behind your credit score and importance or weight of each factor.
Tues., July 28 at 1130 CST– Stretch Your Money During the COVID Crunch
This briefing provides information on temporary changes to tax rules allowing for penalty free access to retirement funds as well as other options to access cash.
Tues., July 28 at 1500 CST–Retirement Simplified: Concepts for Those Not Wanting a Yacht or Vineyard This brief covers fundamental actions needed for a successful retirement savings plan.
Wed., July 29 at 1900 CST–Employer Sponsored Retirement Plans and Individual Retirement Accounts Understand the differences among TSP, 401k, 403b, IRAs, and pensions before you need them.
Thurs., July 30 at 1130 CST–Your Future’s Superpower: Blended Retirement System
Whether you “opted-in” to the BRS or were automatically enrolled, this class reviews the 4 components of the BRS: Defined benefit, defined contribution, continuation pay bonus, and lump-sum at retirement option.
The Department of Defense’s Military OneSource provides trusted information, answers and support on every aspect of military life 24/7/365 – private non-medical counseling and a range of specialty consultation are available at no cost to active duty, National Guard, reserve members (regardless of activation status), their families and survivors. Learn more at www.MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647
Military resource website providing 24/7 support for military personnel, spouses, family members and survivors on taxes, moving, spouse employment, MWR and more.
Supporting the greatest Sailors in the world! Commanding Officer:
LT Trimble, D
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Senior Enlisted Leader:
PRC (AW) Markel, C
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